Reviewing
Lucy currently writes for reviewing publications Theatretravels and A Youngish Perspective.
She has written for all major festivals including Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Midsumma Festival. She currently resides in London writing reviews for shows on and off the West End.
Princess Essex
“A riotous romp through 1900’s England, led by Britain’s first black beauty queen.”
“Critically acclaimed comedian and writer Ania Magliano returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with fresh material about relationships (romantic), relationships (familial), and relationships (platonic).”
Forgive Me Father
How You See Me, How You Don’t
“Petts is an absolute must-see this festival and is my top pick of the fringe.”
An avid theatre goer, Lucy wrote her first review in 2015, which was published by Melbourne Theatre Company.
She then became a regular contributor to both The Dialog and Farrago, writing reviews for commercial, independent and student productions. In 2019 she became the editor of The Dialog, The University of Melbourne’s performance reviewing website.
Tusk Tusk
“Tusk Tusk, written by English playwriting prodigy Polly Stenham, gives young actors a chance to portray the sharp realities of children in the system”
Violent Outburst
“These productions have often been some of my favourite produced by the company, as they can afford to take more risks in script, actor and staging choices than in main stage productions.”
Lucy formed relationships with Melbourne’s largest festivals, reviewing acts for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Melbourne Fringe Festival, Midusmma Festival and Mudfest. This accompanied ongoing reviewing relationships with companies such as Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne Theatre Company, Bell Shakespeare and La Mama.
During this time she increased website traffic and reader engagement to an all time high, as well as posting the most reviews the website ever had since its creation. Lucy has written a number of reviews, appearing in both The Dialog and Farrago Magazine.
Phil Wang
“In his Melbourne International Comedy Festival show Philly Philly Wang Wang, Phil Wang reminds us that these comedians are just people.” Continue reading